Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
United States, Central United States
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Shingle Oak
In German
Devil's Backbone
Kies Eiche
In French
Backbone du Diable
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
gont Oak
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Fagoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Shingle Oak has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak
Care of Devils Backbone and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.